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The Archive vs Notenik: catalog facts
The Archive	Notenik
Paid Paid app with a 60-day free trial.	Free Free with no in-app purchases, subscriptions or ads; source code under the MIT license.
macOS	macOS
Notes stored as plain Markdown text files Sync through any cloud storage folder	Notes stored as plain text files you can open anywhere Wiki-style links between notes
macOS only Site lists compatibility up to macOS 14 Sonoma	Mac only Sync depends on a third-party service you set up yourself
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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